Integrated Discharge Patient Care Co-ordinator - Home First

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Burnley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Integrated Discharge Patient Care Co-ordinator to deliver therapeutic interventions and assessments. The role requires flexibility and collaboration with qualified therapists across various sites, aiming to support the 'Discharge to Assess' model of care. Candidates should be prepared to work extended service hours, including weekends, to ensure effective patient care.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver therapeutic interventions as delegated by a qualified therapist.
• Contribute to setting treatment goals in collaboration with therapists and patients.
• Document interventions clearly in patient case notes.

Job description

The ‘Integrated Discharge Patient Care Co-ordinator’ will carry out therapeutic interventions as requested by Therapists and will have access to a qualified Therapist for advice and direction. This may include gathering information for assessments, implementing therapeutic assessment and treatment plans, making recommendations, and ordering equipment and minor adaptations.

The post holder must be flexible and work across all sites of the trust, including the entire geographical area served by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust within the community. The role may require working a pattern aligned with extended service hours, over seven days a week, to support the ‘Discharge to Assess’ model of care.

Responsibilities:

1. Organise and deliver a complete episode of therapeutic intervention as screened and delegated by a qualified therapist.
2. Contribute to setting appropriate treatment goals in collaboration with the therapist and patient, especially when referring to other services.
3. Undertake assessment tasks specifically delegated by Therapists.
4. Deliver part or all of an assessment/treatment plan as indicated by a qualified Therapist.
5. Provide verbal and written feedback on the patient’s assessment and progress, including typing comprehensive documentation from visits and clinical input.
6. Document each intervention clearly in the patient’s case notes and typed reports, following organisational policies and procedures.